France is Russia's ally and begins mobilising its forces ... The first shots of World War One are fired in Africa. By 1914 the German Empire has four colonies in East, West and South Africa.

Find out in our guide. When did World War One start? What happened when World War One began? Learn about why the war started and who was involved. The British Empire during World War One How did ...

BBC One Opening the World War One commemoration season on the BBC ... He explores how, as the casualties began to mount, a movement grew in Britain to get them home. Fergal also meets the children ...